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How to get fromPenang to Wang Kelianby car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Wang Kelian by car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    3h 12m
    RM 51–76

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    3h 32m
    RM 15–45

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    4h 35m
    RM 33–70

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Wang Keliancar car
    2h 36m
    RM 77–122

  5. Drive 189.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Wang Keliancar car 189.3 km
    2h 28m
    RM 88–126

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Wang Kelian, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Wang Kelian. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Padang Besar, then drive to Wang Kelian. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Wang Kelian via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Kangar in around 4h 35m.

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